Emmanuel Asamoah, who recently came back to Ghana after being targeted in xenophobic violence in South Africa, has received a significant lift after businessman Ibrahim Mahama pledged to back his plans to start a business.
The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post following a meeting with the returnee.
According to Ablakwa, he received Mr. Asamoah at the Foreign Affairs Ministry and promised him ongoing assistance as he settles back into life in Ghana.
“Yesterday, I joyfully hosted Mr. Emmanuel Asamoah, Ghana’s victim of xenophobia, who we relocated from South Africa,” Ablakwa wrote. He added that the encounter was warm and uplifting, saying the talks centered on helping
Mr. Asamoah rebuild his life and explore opportunities in Ghana.“We had a great time together at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” he stated.
Mr. Ablakwa also revealed that well-known Ghanaian entrepreneur Ibrahim Mahama had offered to fund whatever business venture Mr. Asamoah decides to launch. “I am pleased to disclose that business mogul, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, has reached out to me and offered to fully sponsor any business startup of Mr. Asamoah’s choice here in Ghana.”
